NZIFST Awards for Excellence in the Food Industry

NZIFST congratulates the following winners and finalists announced Thursday 24 June at the Annual Conference Dinner. These new awards recognize excellence and leadership in innovation and quality in the New Zealand food industry.

The AWARD CATEGORIES and winners are:

NZIFST Award for INNOVATION
Winner: Mars Petcare NZ for their Whiskas Tasty Textures
Finalist: Kiwi Ice Cream Company Limited for their Premium low fat, low carbohydrate icecream with added health benefits

Ecolab Award for ECO-EFFICIENCY
Winner: Coca-Cola Amatil (NZ) Ltd for their 99% Recycling Goal
Finalist: Silver Fern Farms (Christchurch) for their change from coreboard/polystyrene to 100% recyclable cardboard dunnage

Orica Chemnet Award for LEADERSHIP
Winner: Glenda Gourley (Chairperson, The Chip Group) for leading the Improvement of the nutrient profile of food service chips
Finalist: Don Tweeddale (Apiarist, Taihape) for his Manuka Honey initiatives

NZIFST Award for SUPPLIER
Winner: mbar Limited for their Service of Vacuum Pumps and Blowers
Finalist: The Chip Group for improving the nutrient profile of food service chips

NZIFST's premier award - the J C Andrews Award goes to:
Associate Dean of Engineering at Waikato University, Professor Janis Swan



The J C Andrews Award is the Institute’s highest award. It commemorates Dr J C Andrews who proposed that a food technology course be established at Massey University. The award recognises people who have made a substantial contribution to science and technology in the food industry.

About NZIFST:

NZIFST, the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology, is the professional link uniting people in the food industry who apply science and technology to the processing and distribution of foods.

The Institute is committed to the promotion and advancement of Food Science and Technology, one of New Zealands most important industries and professions. Through regular Branch meetings, a fortnightly email newsletter, technical seminars and workshops, and an annual conference, a high level of member contact and participation is maintained.

At every opportunity, our members are invited to share their knowledge, experience and ideas and discuss industry developments, issues and concerns.

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